Privacy Policy
Last updated: 3 August 2026
Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Elif Yilmazturk (“we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, stores and protects your personal information when you visit elifyilmazturk.com, contact us, subscribe to our newsletter, or purchase artwork through our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information in accordance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
Who We Are
The data controller responsible for your personal information is Elif Yilmazturk, a sole trader based in England, United Kingdom.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information:
Your name
Email address
Billing and shipping address
Telephone number (if provided)
Payment information (processed securely by our payment providers)
Details of orders placed through our website
Information you provide through our contact form
Email address when subscribing to our newsletter
Technical information such as your IP address, browser type and device information collected through cookies and similar technologies
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Process and fulfil orders
Arrange shipping and delivery
Respond to enquiries
Provide customer support
Send newsletters and marketing emails where you have chosen to receive them
Improve our website and customer experience
Meet legal, accounting and tax obligations
Prevent fraud and maintain the security of our website
Payments
Payments made through our website are processed securely by trusted third-party payment providers, including Squarespace Payments and PayPal. We do not store or have access to your full payment card details.
Shipping
To deliver your order, we share the information necessary to fulfil your purchase with our chosen delivery providers. This may include your name, delivery address and contact details where required.
Marketing
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we may occasionally send updates about new artwork, exhibitions, print releases and other news.
You can unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help the website function correctly, improve performance and understand how visitors use the site.
Further information can be found in our Cookie Policy.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure or destruction. While no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure, we use trusted service providers and appropriate security measures to safeguard your information.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal and accounting obligations.
Your Rights
Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:
Request access to your personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of your personal information where appropriate
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Third-Party Services
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or use third-party services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties and encourage you to review their own privacy policies.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page together with the updated revision date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us through the contact form on elifyilmazturk.com